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08/12/2023
Two Researches on the LGBTI Community “Numbers of Equality 3” and “Acceptance from a Distance” were Promoted in Sarajevo

On December 7th, a presentation was held in Sarajevo for two significant researches that were conducted this year: “Numbers of Equality 3: Research on Problems and Needs of...

07/12/2023
Numbers of Equality 3: Research on Problems and Needs of LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023 – Analysis of Findings

Despite the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made visible progress in protecting and supporting LGBTI human rights during the past twenty years of activism, resulting in the...

16/10/2023
We Continue to Strengthen the Capacities of the Judicial Community from Republika Srpska in the Field of Hate Crimes, Hate Speech and Discrimination Against LGBTI Persons

In cooperation with the Center for the Education of Judges and Public Prosecutors in Republika Srpska, we held a seminar for the judicial community of Republika Srpska in October....

09/10/2023
Acceptance from a Distance – Attitudes Towards Homosexual, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex people in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The aim of this research was to provide a deep understanding of the position of LGBTI people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the factors that shape their daily lives, as well to...

02/10/2023
Research on Regulation, Availability and Practice of Abortion in Bosnia and Herzegovina

As Sarajevo Open Centre, working on women’s rights and gender equality, strives to create a robust basis for an evidence-based approach and full availability and accessibility...

18/09/2023
Alumni of SOC’s Academy for Lawyers Received Training on the Legal Position of Transgender Persons and Same-sex Partners

Last week, in Jahorina, we organized a two-day training for lawyers who are alumni of SOC’s Academy on the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons from 2021. Professor Midhat...